Lenovo ideacentre 720 Series User Manual

ideacentre
720 Series
Quick Start Guide
Replacing or upgrading hardware
Safety information for replacing CRUs
Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the “Important
safety information” in the Safety, Warranty, Environment, Recycling Information
Guide and Important Product Information Guide that was included with your
computer.
If you no longer have this copy of the Safety, Warranty, Environment, Recycling
Information Guide and Important Product Information Guide, you can obtain
one online from the website at http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.
Pre-disassembly instructions
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the
following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug all power and signal cables from the computer.
3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
The CRUs for your computer including: keyboard, mouse, hard disk drive,
optical drive, PCI express adapter, memory card reader module, and memory
module.
This part contains instructions for replacing the following parts:
• Harddiskdrive(Followsteps:
1
2
3
)
• Opticaldrive(Followsteps:
1
2
4
)
• PCIexpressadapter(Followsteps:
1
2
5
)
• Memorycardreadermodule(Followsteps:
1
2
6
)
• Memorymodule(Followsteps:
1
2
7
)
Replacing or upgrading hardware
1
Removing the computer cover
2
Removing the front bezel
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3
Replacing a hard disk drive
7
Replacing a memory module
4
Replacing the optical drive
6
Replacing the memory card reader module
5
Replacing a PCI express adapter

Lenovo ideacentre 720 Series Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 32GB DDR4
Operating System	Windows 10 Home
Card Reader	7-in-1 Card Reader
Processor	Up to Intel Core i7
Storage	Up to 512GB SSD or 2TB HDD
Graphics	Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Ports	USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI
Audio	Integrated
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Front Ports	2 x USB 3.0
Rear Ports	HDMI, Ethernet

Summary

Initial Setup and Connections

Unpacking Your Computer

Details the components included with the computer upon unpacking.

Connecting Peripherals

Instructions for connecting the keyboard, mouse, and Ethernet cable.

Power and Voltage Setup

Guidance on selecting the correct voltage and connecting power cables.

Turning On the Computer

Steps for powering on the computer for the first time.

Computer Hardware Overview

Front View of the Computer

Illustrates and labels the components visible on the front of the computer.

Rear View of the Computer

Illustrates and labels the connectors and ports on the rear of the computer.

Replacing or Upgrading Hardware

Safety Information for CRUs

Essential safety precautions before replacing computer components (CRUs).

Pre-Disassembly Instructions

Steps to take before proceeding with hardware disassembly procedures.

Removing Computer Components

Instructions for removing the computer cover and front bezel.

Replacing Key Hardware Components

Guides for replacing the hard disk drive, optical drive, and PCI express adapter.

Replacing Memory and Card Reader

Instructions for replacing memory modules and the memory card reader.

Connecting to the Internet

Wired Network Connection

Steps for establishing an internet connection using an Ethernet cable.

Wireless Network Connection

Steps for connecting to a wireless network using the built-in Wi-Fi.

System Information and Resources

Windows Help System Overview

Information on accessing and using the Windows operating system help system.

Accessing and Downloading Manuals

Guidance on finding and downloading additional product manuals from Lenovo.

Service and Support Information